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The
Cerdanya is a Catalan region defined by its particular geographic,
climatic and historic characteristics. Principally containing the high
valley of the River Segre, its orientation is east-west. It is one of
the widest alpine valleys in Europe with more then three thousand sun
hours. Its position between the range of the Pyrenees and the mountains
of the Cadí and Moixeró determines its climate, partly Mediterranean and
Atlantic.
The Flora and fauna of the Cerdanya, varied and abundant, has always
been of great interest and due to this, reserves of hunting and fishing
and the Natural Park of Cadí-Moixeró were created.
Its first known inhabitants lived in the Neolithic period (4000 BC). The
Romans called them the “Ceretans”. In the seventh Century the “Country”
of la Cerdanya became a part of the “Spanish March”. Along with others
it formed part of Catalunya. Puigcerdà, the valley’s new capital in the
twelfth century, reflects the demographic and economic boom that lasted
two centuries. Its strategic location was the motive for continuing
confrontations between France and Spain (fifteenth – nineteenth
centuries) even though the Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed in 1659,
which divided the region between the Spanish provinces of Lleida and
Girona in 1833.
The art of the Cerdanya, for the most part religious, is emphasized by
the great abundance of Romanesque monuments found in many of the towns
in the region. Also examples of the Gothic and Baroque can be admired.
The valley is well connected to the important centres of Catalunya by
the Tunnel of the Cadí and with Perpignan, Toulouse and Lleida by good
national and international roads. It has become an outstanding centre
for leisure and holiday-making, with exceptional hotel and sport
facilities (ski stations for Downhill and Cross-country, golf courses
and riding clubs, mountain shelters, sports centres…).
La Cerdanya is not only known for its Wonderful Climate, its Ski
Stations and Pistes, but also offers a Variety of other Sports and
Leisure Activities to Nature Lover.
Adventure
White water Rafting, Hydro Speeding, Canoe, Rock Climbing, Bungee
Jumping, Horse Riding, Hot-air Ballooning and Flying… are offered by
some 50 companies specialised in adventure sports.
Golf
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La Cerdanya has 2 excellent 18-hole golf
courses.
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Real Club de Golf de Cerdanya, just 1
km. from the Hotel Torre del Remei.
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Golf Fontanals de Cerdanya, 10 minutes
from the hotel.
Horse Riding
Several riding routes and treks offer an alternative way to see
nature. The 9 stables in the area offer a wide choice.
Mountain Biking
La Cerdanya has some 280 km of well-marked mountain biking routes of
varying difficulty. Maps are available with details of the routes. The
Hotel Torre del Remei lends bicycles for free to its clients.
Aeronautical Sports
The Aerodrome of la Cerdanya offers many different aeronautical
activities for the enthusiast: ultra light airplanes, hot-air balloons,
gliders, light aircrafts and flying courses.
Children’s activities
Recreational areas, animal parks, trips, stables, children’s
quad-cycles, indoor playgrounds and many other options for the whole
family to enjoy.
Quad Cycles
Trips with these 4-wheeled motorbikes along the roads of la Cerdanya
are a challenge.
Swimming
Several outdoor and heated indoor swimming pools in the area allow
swimming throughout the year.
Tennis
Many hotels and apartment blocks have tennis courts for use by their
clients. There are also public courts available in most towns.
Archery
Archery, a sport in which hand eye coordination is of major
importance.
Fishing
The rivers and streams of the region have with fish, especially
trout. Fishing is limited to certain areas and periods of the year.
Information can be obtained from the clubs and the associations of
Bellver, Llivia - Montellà - Martinet and Puigcerdà
Hunting
Hunting for birds and animals is allowed in the area but controlled
strictly in order to maintain the populations of the native species.
Ice Rink
The municipal sports complex in Puigcerdà has an ice rink offering
the possibility for all types of skating and curling, as well as a
heated indoor swimming pool and a football field.
Wall climbing
The municipal sports complex in Bellver has an indoor climbing wall,
Puigcerdà has an outdoor one at Regne de Mallorca Square.
4x4
4x4 vehicles are allowed along certain routes and are quite an
experience. Vehicles can be rented in the area. This will allow you to
discover magnificent spots of both cultural and aesthetic interest.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiing in La Cerdanya is a pleasure. Sun and snow, forests and long
pistes, alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, bumps and snow
shoe excursion are all possible in La Cerdanya. It is a paradise near by
with the entire infrastructure necessary to enjoy winter sports.
In only 25 minutes distance from the Torre del Remei Hotel we can find
the resort of Alp 2500 that joins the two most important ski stations in
the area, offering over 100 km. of prepared pistes, unique in the
Pyrenees. There are pistes for all levels of skiers, for children,
beginners and advanced skiers. There are qualified instructors, experts
in teaching and correcting your technique and style, and there are
crèches to look after the children allowing the parents to ski without
worrying about their children.
La Molina and Masella.
La Molina was the fist ski station in Spain. It is constantly being
improved and is the favourite of many ski lovers having 42 pistes. It
has various services, restaurants and possibilities for après ski.
Masella offers some unique features because of its location. It has 44
pistes and there is a very nice view from this ski resort.
Other winter activities: cross country skiing: La Cerdanya has 3 top
quality cross-country ski stations: in Lles, in Arànser and in Guils de
Cerdanya. In France are some in Font Romeu, one called Pyrenees 2000, in
La Llosa.
La Cerdanya also offers dog sledging and snowshoe excursions. |
